2025 Shortlisted Nominee
Diverse Company of the Year Award
Merseyside Police is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves. With over 7,000 staff across a range of roles, the force champions a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic self. Through its Inclusion, Wellbeing, and Engagement team, Merseyside Police delivers impactful programmes and outreach to under-represented groups, supports inclusive leadership, and drives anti-discriminatory change across all levels. Initiatives like the Inclusion Programme and Culture & Inclusion Board ensure accountability, transparency, and real progress. Staff networks, chaplaincy, peer support, and dedicated wellbeing resources further strengthen its inclusive foundation. Bold leadership, measurable outcomes, and honest conversations about institutional change demonstrate Merseyside Police’s clear ambition: to create a modern policing service rooted in equity, fairness, and trust both for employees and the communities they protect.